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Volunteer Divers Sought To Help Survey Storm-Damaged Reefs
State aquatic officials are asking volunteer divers across Hawaii to help document coral bleaching and reef damage linked to the recent Kona low storms. Community members can submit photos and reports through the Eyes of the Reef program as experts work to assess impacts across Oahu, Maui, Molokai and beyond. read more

Hawaii Legislature Advances Major Immigrant Protection Bills
Lawmakers passed a sweeping package of immigrant protection bills that would limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities if signed into law by Governor Josh Green. The measures include restrictions on ICE collaboration, protections for immigrant rights during interviews, and limits on using public resources for immigration enforcement. details

Makapuu Lighthouse Trail To Close On Select Tuesday Mornings
The Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail will temporarily close until 11 a.m. on May 12, 19 and 26 while crews clear heavy vegetation growth caused by recent rains. Officials say the closure is necessary to keep hikers safe during maintenance work involving motorized equipment. check it out

PFAS Detected In Haleakala National Park Water System
Low levels of PFAS chemicals were detected in water samples collected from the Haleakala National Park water system on Maui, according to state health officials. The Department of Health says the concentrations are currently considered below levels expected to pose significant public health risks. read more

All-You-Can-Eat Wagyu Shabu Shabu Spot Opens In Kapahulu
Mikiya Honolulu has opened its second Oahu location in Kapahulu Shopping Center, bringing its popular all-you-can-eat wagyu shabu shabu experience to the neighborhood. The new location features a self-serve vegetable bar, specialty seafood platters, late-night hours and premium wagyu options. details

Frolic Hawaiʻi Poke Fest 2026
Sat May. 16
4PM
Ka Makana Aliʻi, Kapolei

More than 40 food vendors and trucks gather for a poke-filled showdown where every booth tries to outdo the next with creative flavors and fresh fish. The Poke Pass fast lane exists for serious strategy and very impatient food lovers, while live music and keiki activities keep the parking lot festival energy going strong. Showing up hungry is not optional here.
poke overload

Taste of Korea in Honolulu: Korean Cultural Festival
Sat May. 16
10AM
Honolulu

This free cultural festival packs Korean street food, crafts, games, taekwondo, and K-pop merch into one very busy front lawn. From tteokbokki and Korean corn dogs to hanbok photo booths and calligraphy workshops, there is something happening in almost every direction. One minute you are painting a fan, the next you are carrying a tornado potato the size of your forearm.
k-culture crawl

Honolulu Triathlon 2026
Sun May. 17
4AM
Ala Moana Beach Park

This massive race morning turns Ala Moana into a full-on endurance playground with triathlons, relays, aquathlons, a 10K, and keiki obstacle events all packed into one sunrise-filled day. Athletes hit the water before dawn while families cheer from the shoreline with coffee in hand and questionable sleep schedules. By the finish line, medals, malasadas, pineapple juice, and chocolate milk suddenly feel medically necessary.
swim bike run

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Wednesday 13th

Create a Star for Memorial Day Origami Craft | 4PM | Honolulu Fold paper into patriotic stars and finally prove those middle school origami skills still got range. fold stars

World Fireknife Championship: Men’s Preliminaries & Women’s Competition | 6:30PM | Laie Spinning fire, impossible reflexes, and athletes casually twirling flaming knives like it’s part of their cardio routine. ooh fire

Thursday 14th

FREE Ballroom Dancing at Ala Wai Palladium | 12PM | Waikiki Waltz, salsa, tango, and cha-cha all share the same dance floor, which means somebody’s definitely counting ā€œ1-2-3ā€ out loud nearby. hit the floor

Ono Grindz & Makeke at Wai Kai | 4PM | ʻEwa Beach More than 50 vendors roll through with local eats, handmade goods, and enough snacks to accidentally turn dinner into a full tasting tour. grab some grindz

Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC Screening & Acoustic Show | 7PM | Honolulu Jack Johnson returns home for a night of surf films, talk story, and acoustic music from the guy who made half the island learn guitar in the 2000s. talk story

Bowling For Soup 30th Anniversary Tour | 7PM | Honolulu Pop punk staples behind ā€œ1985ā€ and the Phineas and Ferb theme song celebrate 30 years of making adulthood sound deeply suspicious. throw it back

Salsamor Latin Club Night | 8PM | Honolulu Free salsa lessons kick things off before bachata, merengue, and reggaeton take over the dance floor until late. shake your hips

Friday 15th

What the Truck?! Waikele | 4PM | Waikele Sixty plus food vendors turn Waikele into a giant outdoor snack decision crisis featuring poke, funnel cake, BBQ, and waffle dogs all at once. eat everything

Island Pulse | 5PM | Honolulu Kanakamon, Kapu System, Royce Kane, and DJ Alibaba bring reggae and island roots to Capitol Modern while Art + Flea keeps the shopping temptation fully active. reggae

Book of Doors Discussion | 5:30PM | Magic Island Book lovers gather to unpack plot twists, favorite characters, and the one person who definitely read ahead anyway. turn pages

Rewind & Ritmo Night | 6PM | Downtown DJs spin everything from 90s hip-hop to current Latin hits, so one minute it’s Usher and the next everybody’s suddenly dancing bachata. throw it back

Free Dinner & Screening of 13th | 6PM | Honolulu Grab a free meal and catch Ava DuVernay’s powerful documentary breaking down the history of the U.S. criminal legal system. watch and learn

Rhiana Alana Lewis Single Release Show | 8PM | Waikiki Rhiana Alana Lewis teams up with Ali Ross, Ocean Effect, and DJ Roman Candles for a late-night release party with indie sounds and zero bedtime energy. hear the new track

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Saturday 16th

Lēʻahi Community Forest Restoration Work Day | 9AM | Diamond Head Pull weeds, plant native species, and earn a free lunch while helping keep Diamond Head looking less like a parking lot and more like HawaiŹ»i. get your hands dirty

Paws & FURRiends Pet Walk | 10AM | Ź»Ewa Beach Dogs in bandanas, puppy yoga, paddle sessions, and 40 plus vendors make this basically Coachella for people who say ā€œwho’s a good boy?ā€ daily. walk dem pups

Koko Marina Craft Fair & Farmers Market | 10AM | HawaiŹ»i Kai More than 70 local vendors take over Koko Marina with handmade goods, local snacks, and enough shopping temptation to test your ā€œjust lookingā€ skills. shop local kine

Made With Aloha Gift Fair | 10AM | Pearl City Jewelry, apparel, local treats, and giveaways all day turn Pearlridge into a one-stop shop for gifts you might accidentally keep for yourself. browse booths

Kathy Griffin Live | 7PM | Honolulu Emmy and Grammy winner Kathy Griffin brings her unfiltered comedy back to the stage with stories that absolutely would not survive an HR meeting. laugh

Romantic Currents with David Fung | 7PM | Honolulu Pianist David Fung joins chamber ensembles for DvořÔk and Farrenc performances filled with enough emotion to make your Spotify playlists look lazy. hear classics

Sunday 17th

Intuitive Bliss: Breathe, Paint, Relax, Connect | 9AM | Kailua Meditation, painting, and self-care all rolled into one morning that basically tells your stress to take the day off. zen out

11 Years of Aloha Psychic Fair | 10AM | Kaimukī Tarot cards, astrology readings, and spiritual insights fill the room while somebody nearby quietly rethinks every life decision from 2024. read yer future

Urban Foraging in Honolulu’s Jungles with Dr. Nat Bletter | 12PM | Makiki Botanist Dr. Nat Bletter leads a three-hour edible plant hunt proving half the stuff you walk past daily is technically salad. forage

RUMBA Dance Charity Workout | 4PM | Kakaʻako Bachata, reggaeton, K-pop, and salsa fuel this sweaty dance workout where your cardio and your hips both get tested equally. dance it out

Kumu Hula Maelia Carter Performance | 5PM | Waikiki Award-winning Kumu Hula Maelia Carter brings Merrie Monarch-level hula tradition and storytelling straight to Waikīkī Beach Walk. watch hula

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